Tarragon Balsamic Grilled Peaches and Vegetable Platter

It’s a fairly simple dish. I like to keep food simple. Simple is good. Simple is just plain o’ simple and when you’re in a time crunch or you’re not in the mood to create a lavish dish, simple is just about all you need. Especially when it’s summer. And all you wanna do is … Continued

Gluten-Free Brussels Sprout Romaine Wraps

A beautiful weekend, it was. I spent Saturday in Manhattan: the only weekend day I’ve been here all summer and it was fabulous.  My presentation at the Integral Yoga Festival was so much fun and I had a great turn out for my ‘Clean Eating’ Gluten-Free Cooking Class. I love presenting, cooking and helping people … Continued

Summer Vegetable Plate with Pine Nut Pesto Dressing

What’s summer without veggies? Well, it sure ain’t a summer for me. I’ve been craving juicy, refreshing veggies everyday and night. I’m loving the fresh produce at the farmer’s markets and the taste of combining flavors in a simple veggie platter. It’s the simple things in life that make me happy. Fresh veggies. Fresh ingredients. … Continued

Tomato Lime Basil Dressing

It’s all you need for a summertime dish. A lil’ drizzle here n’ there. It’s delish atop fresh summer green salads, grilled veggies and even a nice bowl of fresh fruit. Yes, fresh fruit. Why not drizzle a bit atop a bowl of fresh cantaloupe and melon with raspberries. Sounds pleasant, doesn’t it? I snapped … Continued

Luscious Leeks

Luscious Leeks. So light. And tasty. So simple n’ sweet. They’ve become my new summer veggie. I’m lovin’ them. With a lotta fresh n’ chunky tomato sauce. Tasty, isn’t it? And it only takes a few mere minutes to prepare. Simply Steamed… Simply Simple. Ahhh. Doesn’t it look fabulous? It’s perfect for my pre-dinner appetizer. … Continued

Strawberry Basil Popsicles

Welcome to Summer… The best time of the year is truly here. Time for the beach. The glowing lightning bugs. The sunny sunshine. The endless sandy smiles. The Popsicles. The boats n’ smell of the salty air on the beach. Yes, Summer is finally here and it’s delicious.  Time for my cooling gluten-free treats. As … Continued

Minty Zucchini n’ Blueberry Chilled Soup

Just a pinch of fresh mint from the garden is all you need to spruce up this fresh summer soup. A bit of zucchini and some fresh blueberries. A lil’ balsamic vinegar. A few Jersey fresh tomatoes. Some freshly squeezed orange juice. And you’re all set. A sweet n’ simple, gluten-free n’ vegan chilled soup … Continued

Vegan Chocolate Cake with Avocado Pudding

It all started with my new obsession with coconut oil. Yes, I’m addicted. A few tablespoons at each meal and I’m a satisfied and happy camper. I’ve been doing lots of research on how to heal my ‘troubled belly’ and I’ve found numerous studies on coconut oil and it’s incredible benefits. I’ve always loved coconut … Continued

Blood Orange Kale Chips with Caramelized Grape Onions

When you think of caramelized, you probably think drenched in oil, well not in this case.  I’ve created delicious caramelized onions with a bit of water simply cooked in the microwave for a silky, sweet taste that reminds me of caramelized onions…just without the extra oil. Not so bad, eh? I was thinking of how … Continued

Crimson Melon n’ Raisin Salsa

It’s perfect for the summer. Great wrapped in kale n’ collard leaves. Or simply served atop salads, tacos and burritos. And, in its simplest terms… Great for eating with a spoon right out of the chilled bowl in the fridge. Now that’s what I’m talking about. The perfect way to cool off your summer day. … Continued